What is 42/89 Divided By 4/3

Solving $\frac{42}{89}\div\frac{4}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{89} \div \frac{4}{3} = \frac{42}{89} \times \frac{3}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 3 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 4 = 356$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{89} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{126}{356}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{356}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $356$. The GCD of $126$ and $356$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 2}{356 \div 2} = \frac{63}{178}$

Answer $\frac{42}{89}\div\frac{4}{3} = \frac{63}{178}$

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